Lease of Office, Warehouse, and Light Manufacturing Space

A Lease is the agreement by which one party holds possession of the real property owned by another is a lease. The person who owns the real property is known as the lessor or landlord. The lessee, or tenant, is the one who occupies the property. The relationship of landlord and tenant is created by contract.

The following elements are necessary to the establishment of the relationship of landlord and tenant:
" The occupying of the land must be with the consent of the landlord.
" A reversionary interest in the land must remain in the land¬lord. That is, the landlord must be entitled to retake the possession of the land upon the expiration of the lease.
" The tenant must have present possession in the land. This means a right to be in possession of the land now.

This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.